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W185 SBY

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,843 mi
Last recorded54,843 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 SBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 54,669 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 49,762 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 49,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 38,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,704 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 37,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 35,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 34,377 miles

Both front anti roll bar links rubbers worn

Fail 7 Jan 2018 34,377 miles

Both front anti roll bar links rubbers worn

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,034 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,425 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,824 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,767 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,634 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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W185 SBY is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W185 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W185 SBY registered?

W185 SBY is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W185 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 SBY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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